On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, some events can be seen for free without spending a penny. We give you the best tips for positioning yourself well and admiring the athletes for the triathlon from the Seine, the Marathon or even the walk in Paris and Ile-de-France.
We told you, some events that take place in Paris can be seen for free. This will be the case for the triathlonof marathon and some marcheIn short, a good plan, we will be able to admire the athletes and their performances without needing a ticket.
How to attend the Paris 2024 triathlon for free this July 31 and August 5?
The tests of triathlon Paris 2024 will take place in the heart of Paris: in the Seine, along the quays, on the Champs-Élysées, etc. Visitors located on the course can watch the athletes pass by and encourage them. Only the stands located at the Pont Alexandre-III (start and finish area) and the Pont des Champs-Élysées are subject to a fee.
The men’s triathlon events, originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 30, have been postponed. postponed to July 31. It was confirmed this Wednesday morning, the Seine is swimmable, the triathletes will set off at 10:45 this Wednesday, from the floating pontoon installed at the level of the Alexandre-III bridge. We find there in particular Dorian Coninxreigning world champion. The women’s event is still scheduled for 8 a.m. the same day with Emma LombardyWorld Champion and Cassandra Beaugrand2023 vice-champion.
Then, we meet on 5 August for the mixed relay. To attend the start on the Pont Alexandre III, you will need to present a ticket. Note that ticket holders from the day before will be reimbursed and will not be able to postpone their entries to this Wednesday. People with tickets for this Wednesday will be able to attend both the women’s and men’s events. But don’t panic, the rest of the course swimming (beyond the Pont des Invalides), cycling and running (a 5.7-kilometer loop in the heart of Paris) is accessible without a special ticket, free of charge. So, even without a ticket, you can discover and support the champions.
So we are heading along the Seine between the Pont Alexandre III and the Pont des Invalides or on the Champs-Elysées to support them for free. This is an opportunity to do some tourism by following the route:
- Quai d’Orsayan ideal spot since once out of the water, the triathletes take their bikes for a 40 km course in 7 loops, passing by this quay. The same goes for the running course, the route of which also uses this quay,
- the disabled,
- The national assembly,
- The Orsay museum,
- the Grand Palais
- The Little Palace,
- Avenue des Champs-Elysees,
- the Arc de Triomphe,
- Rue François 1er,
- Avenue Montaigne.
Please note:
- July 31, women’s triathlon will start at 8 a.m.
- July 31, the men’s triathlon will start at 10:45 a.m.
The start of the Olympic event in mixed relay will be given on August 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.The route will follow part of the system used for the individual events.
The triathletes will start with a 300-meter swim. Then, the teams, made up of 16 to 20 teams of 4 athletes (man-woman-man-woman), will continue with a 5.8-kilometer bike race, or 2 laps of 2.9 kilometers. The route will pass by Avenue Winston Churchill, with the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais on each side, then take the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the eponymous roundabout. The course will then go back down towards the Seine via Avenue Montaigne and Rue François Ier.
The running race, the final leg of the relay, will cover a distance of 1.8 kilometres, or 2 laps of 900 metres. The triathletes will follow a loop starting from the upper part of the Pont Alexandre III to the Pont des Invalides before returning to the starting point located on the lower part of the quays.
To take full advantage of the Olympic mixed relay event on August 5, 2024, here are some suggestions for strategic viewpoints:
- Avenue Winston Churchill : Here you will be surrounded by the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais. This is a great spot to watch cyclists pass by up close, with an impressive view of the historic monuments in the background.
- Champs-Elysees avenue : The Champs-Élysées roundabout offers a spectacular view of cyclists as they complete their laps. It is an iconic spot in Paris, perfect for a lively and festive atmosphere.
- Avenue Montaigne : This section descending towards the Seine will allow you to see the cyclists in a fast phase of the course, with clear views for taking memorable photos.
- François Ier Street : Another good option to observe cyclists before they reach the transition to running.
- Invalides Bridge : This bridge is a great place to watch the triathletes hard at work during the run. You can cheer them on as they near the end of the course.
- Seine quays (lower part) : The start and finish point of the running race. You will be able to see the triathletes complete their final loop and cross the finish line.
How to watch the walking events for free on August 1 and 7?
The marche will take place on August 1 and 7. Except at the start and finish at Trocadéro, no tickets are required to cheer on the runners along the one-kilometer loop that will make up the course.
The first start has been postponed and will take place at 8 a.m. The start of the women’s 20 km, scheduled for 9:20 a.m., has been pushed back to 9:50 a.m.
We can therefore position ourselves:
- On the Jena Bridge
- Jacques Chirac Quay.
The 20 km walk will take place on August 1st and the mixed relay walking marathon on August 7th. These events offer a great opportunity to discover emblematic places in Paris while attending a high-level competition.
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How to watch open water swimming for free?
The open water swimming August 8 and 9 is another event accessible free of charge, apart from a paid departure from the Pont Alexandre III. The rest of the 10 kilometers of swimming remains open to all on the banks of the Seine…if the river water is clean enough for the event to take place. The swimmers will be able to be followed along the quays, a unique opportunity to see these athletes up close.
How to attend the marathon for free?
For the marathon On August 10 and 11, arrival at Les Invalides requires a ticket sold for at least 24 euros. However, it is possible to access the marathon runners’ passage without paying, whether at the start at City Hallor at certain crossing points such as:
- Rivoli Street,
- The Opera Garnier,
- The banks of the Seine,
- André Citroën Park,
- Boulogne,
- Sevres,
- City of Avray,
- The Palace of Versailles,
- Viroflay,
- Chaville,
- Meudon,
- The banks of the Seine…
You won’t want to blink for fear of missing the passage of famous athletes like Eliud Kipchoge. To be more peaceful, opt for passages on the Parc André Citroën, Chaville or Viroflay side before Versailles. The start of the events begins at 8h.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games offer a unique opportunity to experience intense and free sporting moments in the heart of the capital. All that remains is to mark these dates and prepare to cheer on the athletes in emblematic places of Paris.
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